Description
This Roasted Creamy Tomato Carrot Soup is a comforting and flavorful plant-based soup made by roasting fresh tomatoes, carrots, and onions, then blending them with vegetable broth and plant milk for a smooth, creamy texture. Enhanced with Italian seasoning and garlic, this vibrant soup is perfect for a cozy meal and garnished with fresh basil and a dash of balsamic vinegar or red pepper flakes for added depth.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 4 large tomatoes, quartered
- 2 cups grape or cherry tomatoes
- 3 large carrots, chopped
- ½ large onion, chopped
- 3 tablespoons avocado or olive oil
- 2 teaspoons salt
- 1 teaspoon pepper
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- 1 teaspoon minced garlic
- 2 cups vegetable broth
- 1 cup plant milk (such as almond or oat milk)
For Garnish (optional)
- Roasted tomatoes
- Fresh basil leaves
- Additional plant milk
- Balsamic vinegar
- Red pepper flakes
- Salt & pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 450°F (230°C) to prepare for roasting the vegetables.
- Prepare Vegetables: Wash all produce thoroughly. Quarter the large tomatoes, and chop the carrots and onion into chunks of any size since they will be blended later.
- Season and Roast: Spread the tomatoes, carrots, and onion on a baking sheet. Drizzle with avocado or olive oil, then sprinkle evenly with Italian seasoning, salt, and pepper. Roast in the oven for 25-30 minutes until the tomato skins become wrinkly and caramelized.
- Blend Soup: While vegetables are roasting, add the vegetable broth, plant milk, and minced garlic to a blender. Once the roasted veggies are ready, add them to the blender and blend on high until the mixture is smooth and creamy.
- Serve and Garnish: Pour the blended soup into bowls. Garnish with roasted tomatoes, fresh basil leaves, a swirl of plant milk, a drizzle of balsamic vinegar, red pepper flakes, and adjust salt and pepper to taste. Serve warm.
- Storage: Refrigerate any leftovers in an airtight container and consume within 2 days, or freeze for future meals.
Notes
- Roasting the vegetables enhances the sweetness and depth of flavor in the soup.
- You can use any type of plant milk depending on your preference or dietary requirements.
- Adjust seasoning and garnishes according to taste for a personalized flavor.
- This soup can be made in advance and stored in the fridge or freezer.
- For a spicier version, increase the amount of red pepper flakes in the garnish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Soup
- Method: Roasting and Blending
- Cuisine: American
